That’s how I “Role”!
There are plenty of planning methods out there. There are a lot of different ways to organize your schedule. Which one is best? Well, of course the answer can be highly subjective. However, based on my experience in coaching thousands of clients, to be more effective in getting the results they want out of business and life I have found a method that works best for most. It is Roles-based Planning and it can make all the difference in the success you achieve in the significant roles in your life. Here’s how it works:
1st:
Clearly define your vision for each of your significant roles in your life. Are you a Business Leader, a Husband, a Mother, a Friend? What is your vision for fulfilling those roles in your life? The more clear and well-articulated the vision the greater the likelihood you will achieve it.
2nd:
Plan goals for each role each week. These are not necessarily big, long-term goals, but rather goals that can be fulfilled and accomplished within the coming week. List these goals right under your roles. The most common way to do this is called a Weekly Compass (right).
3rd:
Time-activate your goals into your schedule. I suggest you color-coordinate them with a different color for each role. I use blue for my role as a Business Leader and pink for my role as a Husband, purple for my role as a Father and yellow for my role as a Coach. The colors you choose are up to you. Of course this will add a few minutes to the planning process. However, the increased effectiveness in the execution of your plan will make it more than worth it. Here is a sample calendar that has been color-coordinated to match the Weekly Compass and Roles it is associated with (click calendar to enlarge):
This life, and the success we enjoy in it, is all tied to relationships, and every relationship we have is tied to a role the we play in that relationship. The more successful you are in your roles, the more successful you are in life.
To your Success!
Kip Kint
Success Coach & President
Mission Ignition, Inc.